Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV vs Tigar Tigar UHP

    2026 test data · 6 independent tests

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    Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV vs Tigar Tigar UHP: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV and Tigar Tigar UHP appear in 6 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.

    How the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 4 tests.

    How the Tigar Tigar UHP performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 78/100, based on 2 tests.

    What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.

    Verdict

    The Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Tigar Tigar UHP making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise noise / comfort
    • You prefer the Tigar Tigar UHP's brand, sizing or price

    Test profile

    MetricHankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUVTigar Tigar UHP
    SegmentUHPUHP
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used42
    Best rank#1#3
    Avg rank5.234.4
    Latest test20242025
    Tire Lab Score86.477.5

    Tire Lab Score

    86.4
    Very Good · Summer
    77.5
    Good · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryHankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUVTigar Tigar UHPWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 4.9
    14
    Avg rank 45.5
    Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 5.0
    31
    Avg rank 33.0
    Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 5.3
    1
    No data
    Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 5.0
    1
    No data
    Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV

    💧 Wet: Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV vs Tigar Tigar UHP

    The Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.9, compared to 45.5 for the Tigar Tigar UHP.

    ☀️ Dry: Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV vs Tigar Tigar UHP

    The Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 33.0 for the Tigar Tigar UHP.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV vs Tigar Tigar UHP

    The Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to no data for the Tigar Tigar UHP.

    🔋 Efficiency: Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV vs Tigar Tigar UHP

    The Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to no data for the Tigar Tigar UHP.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV or Tigar Tigar UHP?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV ranks higher on average than the Tigar Tigar UHP.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV averages a better dry-braking rank than the Tigar Tigar UHP across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV ranks better than the Tigar Tigar UHP.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV appears in 4 independent tests, Tigar Tigar UHP in 2.

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    Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →